Right, that’s all from me. Well done Boro, who are back in the Premier League and can enjoy all the dosh and prestige that comes with that. Commiserations Brighton, who may still be back in the top flight and rolling in bank notes and status if they perform in the playoffs. Thanks for your emails. Bye.

Middlesbrough goalscorer Cristhian Stuani on the shoulders of fans during the celebrations that followed the final whistle. Photograph: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images

Middlesbrough promoted to Premier League after 1-1 draw with Brighton

A word on Brighton. They were magnificent when they were reduced to 10 men. If only they had been so sure in possession and threatening on the break when they had 11 men. They’ll have to dust themselves off for the playoffs now. Not an easy task having put so much into that match, that season. Oh well. Hughton got a reaction out of his side at half-time. Whatever he tells his players, they certainly dance to his tune. Maybe he’ll get them back in the groove.

An emotional Aitor Karanka speaks: “I can’t be more proud of this group of players, this crowd, the chairman. When I arrived here some people said I was crazy when I said my aim was to put this club in the Premier League again. Amazing.”

There’s something wonderfully old-fashioned about fan pitch invasions. They happen so rarely these days due to lifetime bans being dished out etc. But this is a wonderful one. The Boro fans chant the name of Steve Gibson. The home fans helped push their team over the line here today. The noise levels were incessant throughout.

Thousands of Boro fans flock on to the Riverside turf. Grant Leadbitter is lifted up on to their shoulders and the giddy supporters hail their players. Meanwhile, Steve Gibson, the Boro chairman, looks on from the stands with tears in his eyes. Joyous scenes.

Middlesbrough are promoted to the Premier League!

90+7 min: Tempers flare in the technical area as a Boro coach tries to stop the ball going back to Brighton on a throw-in. Hughton steams in and the police get involved. They calm it down. A huge cheer as Konstantopoulos gathers a high ball into the box. Not long …

90+4 min: Wilson, perhaps sensing that it is his side’s best chance of winning promotion, goes down far too easily in an attempt to win a free-kick in Knockaert territory. Boro break and Clayton has a speculative effort that hands possession back to Brighton.